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Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
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Lucas Oil to quiet P/S Pump
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Previously, in this group I asked about quieting the power steering pump on my 99 Ranger. (I tried to reply to that thread instead of starting another, but I don't see it posted) Mine's a little more intense than most plastic-bodied pumps.... basically, when my truck goes by it sounds like a Star Wars TIE Fighter. The pump isn't bad, as it works just fine, the... more »
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Toyota not saying removing floor mat is ultimate fix
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the Alberto lawyers allege the accident was caused by "the vehicle's propensity for confusion in the sensors and electronics processors" in the throttle control unit "as the result of transient signals." Intermittent radio waves or electronic interference will lock down the cruise control and the brakes won't override the system," George... more »
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Don't Blame Floor Mats for Toyota (Lexus) Runaways
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Alberto, a 77-year-old General Motors Co. retiree from Flint, died in April 2008 after her Camry sped and hit two trees although she "vigorously and desperately" applied her brakes, according to the lawsuit filed in Genesee County Circuit Court by Lilia Alberto, a representative of her estate. Alberto's Camry had no floor mat on the driver's side, the lawyers... more »
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Help identifying tool
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Does anyone know what this tool is for in these photos? [link] I don't know if it's an automotive tool (don't think so) but thought I would try... Thanks, Josh
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Blend Door, 1992 Caravan
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I have heard quite a bit about this Blend Door, and after ruining my last Grand Voyager chasing a non-existant water pump problem, I'll ask first. The lever/cable is bound up and will only move 1/2 from Hot towards the Cold position. So, I figure the good old Blend door is jammed. Now I have heard a lot of lore about the door, but the main qusetion I have is:... more »
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4runner transmission or ECM issue? (Aisin A340F trans, 4x4)
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Hey all, I have two very specific transmission-related problems with my 1999 Toyota 4Runner (Limited trim, 4x4 automatic with O/D, 138K miles). First off, for 99% of the driving I do, the transmission shifts GREAT, both up and down through the gears. Problem #1: Shifting into reverse is harsh. Especially in the morning... more »
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UGG Boots Discount Coupon 2009 For Thanksgiving Days
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Ugg Boots have become very popular over the past few years and there are many good reasons for their increasing popularity. It doesn’t matter what style that you like because there is always something for you – from classic to funky. This is the main reason why uggs have become so popular so quickly, other than the fact that many... more »
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A new registry for stolen cars
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If you have had a vehicle stolen or know someone whose has, this will be of interest to you. I am writing to let you know about iAUTOdb.com (The Internet Auto Database) which is a FREE online service for registering your stolen vehicle. In addition to the stolen vehicle registry, iAUTODB.com also offers a classifieds section for buying and... more »
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